according to the chalkboard in the bulk-foods section of whole foods, bulgur wheat is the 10th healthiest grains. apparently a grain called “teff” is number 1, but since i have never heard of “teff” before, bulgur is getting a promotion! hooray! good job!

after all, i figured since i was serving all the rest of my vegetables smothered in heavy cream and bacon fat, i should make at least one healthy dish. and quinoa is so trendy right now, i needed to be a bit of a rebel, which led me to bulgur. and guess what? bulgur isn’t vulgar! it’s a mix between a quinoa and a couscous. its flavorful, with a bit of a bite. and the best part is that it tastes delicious and sounds fancy without much work!

5. toast pinenuts and add to bulgur. mix with a fork, whilst “fluffing” and loosening any large chunks.

6. season with salt and pepper if necessary *

7. eat and enjoy!

* sharoni note: i added a half teaspoon of my new favorite condiment: citrus champagne vinegar. granted, not everybody wants to splurge on an unnecessary vinegar, but it may change your life. i think it definitely changed this salad.